Divorce Blog

Grounds for a Divorce in Orange County and California
An experienced Orange County attorney should be consulted in order to walk you through the legal preparations needed to file a divorce in California.  A dissolution of marriage, more known as a divorce has undergone critical changes in California.  “Irreconcilable differences” is the new standard for getting divorced in Orange County and throughout California.

Benefits of collaborative divorce

In a traditional divorce, the litigation process is adversary and, often, hostile.  Divorce lawyers often strive to win everything that they can for their clients. One benefit of a collaborative divorce is that the parties agree to be civil, which often times can eliminate the need for overly aggressive litigation strategies. Because there is less fighting, less damage is done to the parties and their children.

Collaborative Divorce

As an experienced divorce attorney, Brian Bayati understands that the end of a marriage can be emotionally and financially draining.  In addition, the traditional approaches to divorce often involve litigation – often times causing damaging side effects for all parties involved.  A less destructive alternative to traditional divorce methods is collaborative divorce, which allows parties to end their marriage with dignity and mutual respect.

Common Divorce Myths

Orange County  lawyer, Brian A. Bayati understands that you face a lot of emotional and legal stress during a divorce. It is important to understand what is fact and what is fiction regarding the divorce process.  Some of the most common divorce misconceptions including the following:

When You Are Unhappy with the Outcome of Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation doesn’t always turn out the way you had anticipated.  If you find yourself in that situation, make yourself aware of your options.

Differences Between Traditional Divorce and Divorce Mediation

Divorcing can be a confusing and emotional process; therefore, it is important to know that you have choices.  The best initial step is consultation with an experienced family law attorney who knows and can explain all of the different options involved in the divorce process.  Divorce mediation is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to a traditional divorce.